News from DSIRE: week of 11/28/11 HAWAII – New FIT Rates Approved About a year after approving the rates for Tiers 1 and 2 of the state’s feed-in tariff, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission has finalized rates for Tier 3. Tier 3 rates were approved on November 22, and revised tariffs must be filed by December 6. Currently, in-line hydropower’s eligibility for Tier 3 has been deferred. Concentrating solar power projects under are capped at 33% of the aggregate feed-in tariff cap for each of the HECO companies. Rates vary by technology and system size. IDAHO – Gas Utility Unveils Solar Rebates Questar Gas is offering a $750 rebate to Idaho customers who install a solar water heating system. To qualify, the solar water heating system must be backed up by gas heat. Questar Gas is the only utility in Idaho known to offer rebates for solar energy. OREGON – Renewables Tax Cred...